Present:
Mr G W Bisson – Chairman
Mr M Abbott,
Mr F Alexander,
Mrs E A Butcher,
Mr J Charlesworth,
Mr J Drew,
Mr E Gailor,
Mr M Gammon (part of the meeting),
Mr D Newport,
Mr M Rollé,
Mr J Wilding,
Mrs P Wyeth
Clerk to the Council:
Mrs M H Weston
In Attendance:
Mr M Kendal ( County Councillor)
9 members of the public
Mr S Pegler, Group Manager, New Forest North, Hampshire Fire
and Rescue Service
414 Presentation by Mr Pegler
Mr Steve Pegler explained that his job was to deliver the Fire
Service resources within the area. The aim was to be able to
respond to the needs of the community both in terms of providing
fire fighting equipment and educating the public on all aspects
of fire safety.
There was a need to get in touch with the whole
community and to this end the public are always welcome to call
into the Fire Station. The Service is having problems recruiting
fire fighters at Lyndhurst which has a retained fire fighting
staff.
Home fire safety visits can be arranged and these are
primarily to target vulnerable members of the community on how
to deal with such topics as how to escape from their property
in the event of fire, electrical safety, general fire safety,
smoke alarms, etc.
RESOLVED: That as Mr Pegler could also provide
a longer presentation the idea of him talking to the next Annual
Parish Meeting be borne in mind.
415 Public Participation
Mr Broomfield asked several questions appertaining to the Cemetery
and these were answered by Mr Wilding, Cemetery Committee Chairman,
as follows:
Mr Broomfield stated that he had asked if it would be possible
to obtain estimates for the supply of mains water to the Cemetery.
Mr Wilding replied that estimates would be obtained but before
this took place the Forestry Commission had been asked for
permission to dig a trench across their land, lay pipework
and refill and a reply was awaited.
Mr Broomfield asked about the necessity and cost of providing
LPG gas heating to the Cemetery Chapel. Mr Wilding replied
that this had been thought necessary to bring facilities up
to standard and outlined the cost involved, including the outlay
for the cage for the LPG bottles, needed to meet safety standards.
Mr Broomfield asked when the gate would be reinstated at the
main entrance to the Cemetery. Mr Wilding explained that an estimate
had now been accepted for the necessary work as it had not proved
possible to repair the old gates. The new gates would be of a
similar style and standard.
416 Disclosures of Interest
None.
417 Apologies for Absence
None (all Councillors present).
418 Minutes
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting
of the Council held on 8 March 2005 , having been circulated,
be signed by the Chairman as a correct record.
419 Matters Arising from the Minutes
(a) Fenwick Hospital
The Chairman reported that he and Mrs Bettine Radcliffe had
visited the offices of the Primary Care Trust and had obtained
information (which had been copied to all Parish Councillors)
showing that the NHS have sole ownership of the Fenwick Hospital
and as conditions have already been broken it now seems that
they can do what they like with the premises. The Chairman has
also received a reply to his letter to Tim Moran.
(b) 30 mph Speed Limit Signs
These have now been erected and these areas will be targeted
with speed cameras. It was thought that a Speed Indication Device
would be useful as well.
RESOLVED: That the Clerk write to Nick Hunt
at NFDC to ask that Lyndhurst be put forward as a possible site
for such a device.
It was noted that Dorset are to have a three
hour course instead of points deducted from licences for speeding
offenders.
RESOLVED: That the Clerk write to Inspector
Mellors, Traffic Inspector, c/o Lyndhurst Police Station regarding
this matter.
(c) Traffic Calming at Emery Down
It was noted that the Parish of Minstead had objected to the
proposed gateway signing.
(d) National Park
It was noted that the National Park launch had been held on
11 April. Mr Ted Johnson was now the Chairman and Mr Mel Kendal
was Vice Chairman.
420 Minutes of Committee Meetings
The minutes of the following Committee meetings held since
the date of the last Council meeting were presented as follows:
(a) Cemetery Committee meeting held on 24
March 2005
Mrs Wyeth asked if full consideration had been given to the
grasscutting tender from Lyndhurst Landscaping in view of the
low price.
Mr Wilding explained that the grasscutting specification
detailed all the work required and he had accompanied the representative
of Lyndhurst Landscaping to the Cemetery to explain the work
required. It had also been established that the estimate was
per visit and that only two visits were required in the year.
(b) Planning Committee meeting held on 29
March 2005
421 Reports from Representatives of Outside Bodies
Mr Charlesworth explained that he, together with Mr Rollé,
Mr Woolley and Professor Barber, had, by invitation, attended
a meeting of the sub committee of the New Forest Transportation
Strategy Group to give a presentation of the Parish Council bypass
proposals.
These looked at the problems experienced both in Lyndhurst
and throughout the New Forest. They had aimed to show that Lyndhurst’s
problems would not benefit from minor changes such as traffic
lights.
Hampshire County Council had suggested that they
would like to send an officer to any future meetings. Mr
Charlesworth felt it was now necessary to return to Councils
visited previously as well as the local MPs and the Residents
Association. It was important to maintain a dialogue and
ensure this matter was placed in the budget for 2006/2011.
Mr Abbott had attended a meeting of New Forest Transport Forum.
Topics for discussion and information had included the resumption
of the open top bus service, A35/A337 traffic signals, review
of width of this junction (no possibility of widening), air quality
in the High Street, variable message signing on the M27, Lyndhurst
to Ashurst cycle route with the feasibility of extending this
to Brockenhurst and car free tourism.
Mrs Wyeth stated that the air quality situation must be resolved.
With regard to the open top bus Mrs Wyeth stated that only one
bus could be justified and in answer to a question from Mr Wilding
she explained that the service was funded by NFDC and sponsors.
422 County Councillor ’s
Report
Mr Kendal stated that he felt there was a need to get the car
off the road with a free shuttle service from Brockenhurst station
and there was need for facilities for bicycles on trains. To
this end he had met with the business partnership today to endeavour
to address these problems.
With regard to the problem at Ashurst he thought that traffic
could be directed to use Junction 2 instead of Junction 1 when
there were major traffic hold ups in Romsey Road.
The County Council had met with the New Forest PCT and the
situation regarding hospitals in the forest had been raised.
423 Correspondence
DEFRA – Information concerning quality
parishes and parish planning.
NFDC – Appointment of Community Planning
Officer to support Parish and Town Councils with parish plans
and market town healthchecks.
Office of the Deputy Prime
Minster – Section
137 expenditure limit for 2005/06 specifies £5.30 as
the appropriate sum.
NFALC – Minutes of General
Meeting held on 10 March.
TVBC/NFDC – Cemetery Inspection overview
at Town Hall, Lymington on 26 April.
Forestry Commission – Further
information on renewal of lease for Recreation Ground.
Orchard Solicitors – Full
Transfer of the Justices on Licence in respect of the Crown
Stirrup to Clive George Tonks
HGW Solicitors – Transfer
of the Justices Licence in respect of The Tea House, 26 High
Street to Mr and Mrs S L L Williams.
County Councillor M
Kendal – Copy of letter sent to Mrs Howard
of Rufus Court regarding “Save our Streets” questionnaire.
NFDC - Copy letter from Tim Lawton, Hampshire
Highways West to Mr Porter of Brooklands explaining to him that
it would only be possible to consider a footway to the south
of Brooklands entrance.
New Forest Patient and Public Involvement
Forum – invitation to meeting on 6 April from
10.00 to 12.00 noon at the Stanwells Hotel, Lymington.
HAPTC – Request
for information/photographs for their annual report.
NFDC – Proposed amendments to district
of New Forest (off-street parking places) order – Sunday/holiday
charging from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.
NFDC – Email
giving guidelines to dog owners to keep their dogs safe from
being stolen.
Vice Chairman John Drew – Mr
John Drew, having previously written to the Chairman, announced
his resignation as Vice Chairman and Councillor as he had now
moved his home and business away from the area. The Chairman
thanked Mr Drew for all his work and commitment to the Parish
Council.
RESOLVED: That the Clerk notify NFDC that there
was a vacancy for a Parish Councillor and arrange the statutory
notice asking residents to come forward if they required an election
for display in the three noticeboards.
HAPTC – Invitation to the Clerk to attend
a seminar on parish plans on 20 May.
RESOLVED: That the Clerk be authorised to attend
this seminar.
424 Matters Arising from the Annual Parish Meeting
(a) Gales Green
It was noted that a number of vehicles are still parking on
Gales Green. Mr Alexander said he would like to see the possibility
of providing a gravel car parking area being researched and it
was also suggested that a border of flowers be planted around
the Green.
RESOLVED: That the situation be monitored for
the time being.
(b) Obstruction of Pavement in High Street
Concern had been expressed at the Annual Parish Meeting regarding
the fact that encroachment of items for sale was becoming more
prevalent by one particular shop at the lower end of the High
Street and this seemed to be having an effect on other retailers
who were starting to follow suit.
RESOLVED: That the Parish Council representative
to the Chamber of Trade, Mr Charlesworth, attend a meeting to
alert them to the problem although it was understood that the
worst offender was not a member of the Chamber of Trade.
425 Accounts
(a) Accounts for payment:
Confirmation was given for the following accounts now due for
payment:
| Mrs M Weston |
Clerk’s Salary and Expenses |
£832.62 |
| Victim Support |
Grant Aid |
£50.00 |
| Emery Down and Bank Village Hall Trust |
Grant
Aid |
£300.00 |
| NFDC |
National Non-Domestic Rate re Cemetery |
£534.42 |
| HAPTC |
Local Council Review (13 copies x 6
per annum) |
£156.00 |
| TLC-Online |
3 months maintenance
for Parish Council website |
£45.00
|
| Lyndhurst and District Community Association |
Room
Hire (Planning) |
£18.00 |
| NFDC |
Meetings from April 2004 to March 2005 (x 13) |
£156.00 |
| Inland Revenue |
Employer’s National Insurance Contribution |
£100.62 |
| Colin Phillips |
Protective cage at Cemetery Chapel re LPG bottles |
£616.87 |
(b) Lyndhurst Village Lights
and Decorations Committee
A cheque in the sum of £4,661.85p had been received
from Hampshire County Council in respect of a contribution
made towards the cost of street lighting in Lyndhurst High
Street. Accordingly a cheque for the same amount was authorised
for payment to the Lights and Decorations Committee.
426 Memorials and Purchases
Confirmation of the following purchase granted since the date
of the last meeting was given:
No 2533/82 |
Mrs H M Biffin |
(P) |
£74.00 |
Grave plot |
Confirmation of the following memorial granted since the date
of the last meeting was given:
No 2438/81 |
Agnes Dorothy White |
(P) |
£21.00 |
Additional
Inscription |
427 Items for Discussion at the Next Meeting
Agenda items brought forward from Agenda for April meeting.
Any other items brought to the Clerk’s attention by
3 May 2005.
428 Rumour Corner
Mrs Wyeth explained that the additional disabled spaces in
the car park now allowed the equivalent of 1.5 spaces for each
disabled space.
This had necessitated the relocation of the book
and clothing banks which would now be situated in front of the
toilets. It was confirmed that there would be no time limit for
disabled parking.
Mr Charlesworth drew attention to the importance of the Holding
Out for Hampshire forms. He also stated that the Community Centre
had applied for a grant to hold a VE Day function.
The Chairman thanked those present for attending and closed
the meeting. |
